Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is available starting Monday, February 16, 2015 through Wednesday, April 15, 2015. It is sponsored by Beta Alpha Psi.

This service is provided by trained ISU accounting students through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). Taxpayers with household incomes of less than $55,000 are eligible. Please note that due to the complex nature of some Income Tax Returns, VITA Volunteers may not be able to provide assistance to all people. Please click here for more information.

Dates

February 16 through April 15, 2015Assistance will not be available March 16-20 while Iowa State is closed for spring break.

Hours & Location

Mondays: 6:00 – 8:00pm // 1127 Gerdin Business Building

Tuesdays: 6:00 – 8:00pm // 1127 Gerdin Business Building

Wednesdays: 2:00 – 4:00pm // 1127 Gerdin Business Building

Free parking is available at the East Campus Parking Deck, across the street from the Gerdin Business Building, on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Paid parking is available at the Memorial Union Parking Ramp during all sessions. CyRide also has stops outside the Gerdin Business Building; visit the CyRide site for route details.

Remember to bring:

Proof of identification

Social Security cards for you, your spouse, and dependents and/or a Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration

Birth dates for you, your spouse, and the dependents on the tax return

Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers

Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)

A copy of last year’s Federal and State returns if available

Bank Routing Numbers and Account Numbers for Direct Deposit

Total paid for day care provider and the day care provider’s tax identifying number (individual’s Social Security Number or the business’ Employer Identification Number)

To file taxes electronically on a married filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

You must also know whether you are being claimed as a dependent on another person’s tax return.

More Information

Request an Appointment

To make an appointment & view available dates, please see the schedule here:

Online appointment scheduling will be open February 2. Appointments begin February 16. A limited number of walk-in appointments are also available. Please note: Appointments are only allowed four weeks in advance.